AI Policy & Power: Palantir CEO Alex Karp warned that falling behind in AI is a national-security risk, urging countries to secure compute, data control, model governance, and the electricity needed for data centers. Autonomous Rides in Colorado: Waymo is expanding paid robotaxi service to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, pushing the commercial race against Zoox’s growing U.S. testing footprint. Energy Storage & Grid Planning: Colorado utility regulators and industry leaders will keynote the ACP RECHARGE summit in Aurora, focusing on integrating large-scale storage, financing, and software (including AI) for grid reliability. Connected Vehicles: Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming are advancing a V2X “digital seatbelt” loop using roadside units and state fleets to improve backcountry and highway safety. Local Tech & Accessibility: Denver is updating its shared bike/scooter program after record ridership and ongoing complaints, while Aftersight is expanding audio news access for Coloradans with low vision. STEM in the Valley: Gunnison Arts Center and Western Colorado University engineering students built real tools for artists, including a printing press and ceramic glazing spray booth. Space/Science: A deep-sea expedition off Argentina found one active cold-seep zone but still turned up dozens of possible new species.